DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Feature On Bon Jovi's FOREVER Legendary Edition Album

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Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott has been confirmed to appear on Bon Jovi's Forever Legendary Edition album.

The collaboration first mentioned in June has now been confirmed.

Joe Elliott On Bon Jovi Album

Bon Jovi played a show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN on 14th June.

During this Runaway Tours fan club event/rehearsal show Jon told his fans that the new version of the 2024 album Forever would feature many special guests.

These included - "Def Leppard, Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams, and more" as reported by Bon Jovi fans at the time.

Forever Legendary Edition

The album project has now been fully announced as 'Forever (Legendary Edition)' and the release date set for Friday 24th October.

Rather than Def Leppard being involved as a band Joe is listed as singing on the song 'Walls Of Jericho'.

A song which was originally track 8 on the 2024 album with a running time of 3:48.

This is the first time anyone from Def Leppard has appeared on a Bon Jovi recording.

It also marks the first time fellow New Jersey singer Bruce Springsteen has appeared on one of their studio songs.

View the full tracklisting below and the list of guest singers and listen to the original song version.

As you can see the new edition includes the original cover with the titles and guest names added on a white border.

News Singles/Listen

The new song 'Red, White and Jersey' is released on 29th August along with 'Hollow Man' featuring Bruce Springsteen.

Listen to them below along with 2024 single 'The People's House (ft. The War & Treaty)'.

Forever 2024 Album

'Forever' was first released in June 2024 featuring the singles 'Legendary', 'Living Proof' and 'The People's House'.

The new edition was first mentioned by Jon in interviews in February 2025.

Bon Jovi 2026 UK Tour (?)

In other Bon Jovi news, if you're a UK fan, when you click to pre order the album it tells you to sign up and be the first to hear of an upcoming UK tour announcement for 2026.

This would be their first here since 2019, the same year Def Leppard played with them in Europe.

Bad Company Tribute Album Song

You may have recognised the release date of 24th October, yes the same date for the Bad Company cover song 'Seagull' featuring Joe and Phil.

Included on the 'Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company' tribute album.

A second single was released from that project last week.

The Joe/Phil song could be the next in September with the first two singles released on Wednesday 23rd July (The Struts) and Wednesday 20th August (Blackberry Smoke).

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).

Bon Jovi - Forever (Legendary Edition)

01 - Red, White and Jersey (New Song) - 3:36
02 - Legendary (with James Bay) - :
03 - We Made It Look Easy (with Robbie Williams)
04 - Living Proof (with Jelly Roll)
05 - Waves (with Jason Isbell)
06 - Seeds (with Ryan Tedder)
07 - Kiss The Bride (with Billy Falcon)
08 - The People’s House (with The War & Treaty) - 4:24
09 - Walls Of Jericho (with Joe Elliott)
10 - I Wrote You A Song (with Lainey Wilson)
11 - Living In Paradise (with Avril Lavigne)
12 - My First Guitar (with Marcus King)
13 - Hollow Man (with Bruce Springsteen) - 4:53
14 - We Made It Look Easy / Hicimos Que Pareciera Fácil (with Carín León)
15 - Fight Somebody (New Song - 2LP Bonus Track)

Release Date - 24th October 2025
Record Label - Island Records

The album comes as standard 1 CD, 2LP vinyl with bonus track, Jersey Blue coloured 2LP vinyl and regular 14 track back 2LP vinyl.

Buy 'Forever (Legendary Edition)' Online

Amazon - CD
Amazon - Vinyl

Bon Jovi News Quotes

"After the release of Bon Jovi’s acclaimed 2024 album Forever, the band reimagined every song on the album with an array of some of the world’s most revered and innovative artists who are also friends of the band."

"Forever (Legendary Edition) includes one brand new track (Red, White and Jersey) and 13 fresh takes on songs from the Forever album featuring artists like Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell. Hear Forever in a whole new way, releasing October 24, 2025."

Bon Jovi News Quotes (2026 UK Tour)

"Pre-order* Forever (Legendary Edition) on any format from the Bon Jovi store by 10AM BST on Friday 24th October 2025 to receive an exclusive ticket pre-sale code for the forthcoming and yet to be announced Bon Jovi UK Tour!."

"You will receive your pre-sale code & ticket link once the Tour is announced and the pre-sale window confirmed."

"Please note pre-sale access does not guarantee tickets. If you pre-ordered Forever between 19th March 2024 - 7th June 2024, you will receive a pre-sale code when the tour dates are announced."

"Please note, you can only be eligible to receive one such pre-sale code relating to the 2026 tour."

Bon Jovi News Quotes (Bonus Track)

"Exclusive to the Bon Jovi store the Bonus Track 2LP also includes brand new song “Fight Somebody”."